Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding position through which you can make a real difference to the lives of young people? We are an outstanding secondary Catholic Academy in Birmingham offering outstanding graduates the opportunity to join our lively and well supported team of Learning Coaches.

You will be working in small groups and on a 1:1 basis focusing on developing literacy or numeracy skills across all year groups. You will also have the chance to gain additional valuable classroom experience as an occasional Cover Supervisor. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in a career in teaching and may be considering applying for a PGCE or other graduate teaching route in the future. The Academy is recognised as a beacon of excellence in terms of providing professional development opportunities to all staff and we are proud of our links with the Teach First and School Direct programmes.

Our facilities are outstanding and we are easily accessible by public transport from Birmingham’s vibrant City Centre. We have invested heavily in technology and all graduate staff use iPads to promote the use of digital technology in the classroom.

We offer an attractive starting salary, a contributory pension scheme, free car parking, subsidised dining facilities and genuine opportunities for progression in an energetic and supportive environment.

The post is offered on a fixed term basis from September 2015 to July 2016 at a salary of £19,048 (pro rata).

If you have an excellent degree (minimum 2:1) in a subject relevant to literacy or numeracy and a real desire to make a positive contribution to the education of the next generation we are keen to hear from you. Visits to the College are encouraged, therefore, if you would like to come and have a look around before submitting an application, please contact Mrs L. Maddison (PA to the Principal) on lmaddison@jhncc.org or 0121 770 5331.

First round applications should be submitted by Friday 24th April 2015 to Mrs L. Maddison, PA to the Principal, John Henry Newman Catholic College, Chelmsley Road, Birmingham B37 5GA.

We are committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.